To achieve the right lighting, you not only have to choose the right fixture for the right application but the right bulb, too. Clients often come to us with lighting dilemmas such as bulbs burning out too quickly or a…
With any hospitality or commercial project, budget always defines design scope. Hammerton Studio's oversized pendants stretch that budget further to outfit large spaces without compromising on design or quality. Pendants are so versatile and can be added in a myriad…
Visit any American home and you’ll find the kitchen is at its heart. A place for family gatherings and cooking lovingly prepared meals, kitchens bring people together and connect surrounding spaces to help merge the home’s overall design and architecture….
Particularly in small spaces like powder rooms, thoughtful design details – including lighting – can make all the difference.
Stairways are transitional spaces in the home best lit from above with bright lighting. Fortunately, there are no requirements that the lighting itself be merely practical or utilitarian. Instead, stairwells are an ideal opportunity to take what could be a…
New Designs: Three bold new collections nod to today’s most popular styles and spotlight the world-class talent of our artisan fabricators in sconces, pendants and ceiling fixtures. These new looks – all 100% USA handcrafted — beautifully complement a wide…
As our days start cooling down, there’s nothing quite like coming home to the warm glow of a custom candle light fixture. Once relegated to rustic spaces, candle light fixtures have taken on a fresh, new form and a distinct…
Cover sconces are one of the most common wall-mounted fixtures for task and ambient lighting, but they don’t have to look it. Here are a few recent Hammerton custom cover sconces that might expand your perception of this functional fixture type. Art deco design is…
The world is now a brighter and more sustainable place thanks to three scientists who succeeded where all others failed in the field of lighting technology. Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura were awarded this year’s Nobel prize in physics for inventing the…
We love to feature American artisan manufacturers who share our high standards for aesthetic and functional design. Charles River Wine Cellars is an excellent example. A simple ceiling fixture featuring a simple form and subtle old world details adds a…
“Where do I start?” This can be quite a daunting question when considering custom light fixtures for your home. Usually, the best first step is the most straightforward: simply consider the home’s architecture and overall aesthetic design. A trio of sleek pendant…
Thoughtful use of color can empower interiors with energy and an invigorating sense of joy and tranquility. Colorful light fixtures can come in many shapes and sizes, as well as in dozens of materials, from reflective mica to breathtaking glass. In this custom Lightspann fixture,…
Breaking from the norm is a regular occurrence at Hammerton. For this custom hilltop home in Park City, Utah, Hammerton collaborated with interior designer Leslie Schofield and architect Mike Upwall to strike a unique balance between Craftsman sensibility and organic contemporary style. Architect Mike…
You may not have heard of ecoresin before, but you’ve most certainly seen it. This translucent co-polyester sheet material can be found almost everywhere you look. In the interior design world, it’s most often used as a decorative architectural panel that diffuses…
Lines and shapes may give lighting designs form and structure, but materials bring them to life. While silhouettes engage the eye, it’s often the materials comprising those shapes – their textures and colors, the way they reflect light and create shadow — that stimulate our…
If you’ve ever wondered why Hammerton doesn’t offer chrome or other plated finishes as standard options, just google ‘metal plating facility + Superfund’ and you’ll see 71,700 reasons why. Superfund, of course, is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s program that…
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